McSleevey

In the past 3 months, I've had at least 1 two week stall each month. I'll go as long as 3 weeks with no weight loss (and sometimes a gain) then suddenly drop 2 or 3 pounds almost overnight. I haven't gotten use to it, but I don't let it freak me out anymore. :-)

I used Dr. Matthew St. Laurent here in Houston. He was great. Surgery was VERY smooth. I highly recommend him.

Well my surgery date is the 14th of may. When I did the band there was 6 months of crap to deal with with my Insurence. ,,, sooooo I was beyond ready. But since in paying for it out if my pocket I walked in today and said how far back is scheduling ? They said the 14th and I said sign me up. Now I just hope I don't back out of it. I'm really ready to get rid of this band ,,, and actually have a good shot at losing weight and keeping it off.

I haven't tried this...BUT...haha! What if you got a couple of boneless wings and a little ranch and pureed it in the magic bullet? I imagine it isn't something you would want to do very often, but I would think it would be a way to get the flavor you want without compromising your sleeve. Let me know how it works if you try it!

And it only gets better!

Way to go McSleevy!!

Today I am 10 days post op. I had my first follow up appointment with my surgeon and I am down 10 pounds in 10 days. He said everything looks great! Wounds are healing great. I got the all clear to resume light exercising like jogging, biking, and weights under 50lbs. This has been a breeze compared to what I had imagined the process would be like. I had never had any type of surgery before so I really didn't know what to expect.
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I am getting in my Protein around 120g+ a day. Here is what I usually have:
- Lombrada Lean Body Cookies and Cream Protein Shake - 40g Protein (Delicious...love these!)
- Yes whey - 25g of 100% Whey protein in 2.9 ounces (Really not good at all, but easy way to get 25g)
- Isopure - 40g in 20 ounces. Doesn't taste too good so I dilute with 50% Water and add MIO
- Unjury chicken broth - 21g in 8 ounces (I believe.) Not really that great, but good protein.
Eating 4oz of Wonton or Hot and Sour Soup broths for lunch and dinner. Just added creamy Soups like cream of potato, chicken, or muchroom. I just mix the chunks up with the soup in a Magic Bullet so I don't have to worry about seperating the chunks out...Delicious!
Starting Thursday I move to pureed foods. Looking forward to some mashed or baked potatoes and some hummus!
Only issues that I can think of are really small and were things that I expected. Just some incision pain (the one with the deep stitches that they took the stomach out through) and some head hunger. I have had a few cravings for some things but I am sure that it is just head hunger because its not like I am actually hungry.
So glad that I made the decision to have the surgery. I have not regreted it for one second!
I go back to the surgeon in 5 weeks. I am planning on not weighing myself until then. I will post another update then.

Had the operation this morning. All went very well and I am watching the NCAA Tournament in my room. I should get out of the hospital tomorrow around noon.
Few notes...
First surgery ever. It wasn't anywhere as bad as i thought it would be. It went so smoothly.
I met a girl. Her name is Morphine. She was been great but I am thinking about breaking off with her soon. I think we both knew this would not be long term.
The notes on here about what to bring were amazing and very helpful.
Finally...I am sooooo EXCITED!!!!

Had the operation this morning. All went very well and I am watching the NCAA Tournament in my room. I should get out of the hospital tomorrow around noon.
Few notes...
First surgery ever. It wasn't anywhere as bad as i thought it would be. It went so smoothly.
I met a girl. Her name is Morphine. She was been great but I am thinking about breaking off with her soon. I think we both knew this would not be long term.
The notes on here about what to bring were amazing and very helpful.
Finally...I am sooooo EXCITED!!!!

Had the operation this morning. All went very well and I am watching the NCAA Tournament in my room. I should get out of the hospital tomorrow around noon.
Few notes...
First surgery ever. It wasn't anywhere as bad as i thought it would be. It went so smoothly.
I met a girl. Her name is Morphine. She was been great but I am thinking about breaking off with her soon. I think we both knew this would not be long term.
The notes on here about what to bring were amazing and very helpful.
Finally...I am sooooo EXCITED!!!!

Fantastic - welcome to the Loser's Bench!
Keep us updated, will ya?
JoeyGRocks had his surgery this morning as well.
Take care, bud!

I loved that girl too!! Tramp!
Oh yeah congrats

Congratulations joining our ranks!!

You're not supposed to watch basketball until phase 3. Best of luck.

Congratulations!!

Congratulation.

Congratulations!!!! I totally am planning on taking advantage of Miss Morphine in a few weeks myself then ditching her for Mr Tylenol. :-)

Had the operation this morning. All went very well and I am watching the NCAA Tournament in my room. I should get out of the hospital tomorrow around noon.
Few notes...
First surgery ever. It wasn't anywhere as bad as i thought it would be. It went so smoothly.
I met a girl. Her name is Morphine. She was been great but I am thinking about breaking off with her soon. I think we both knew this would not be long term.
The notes on here about what to bring were amazing and very helpful.
Finally...I am sooooo EXCITED!!!!

Had the operation this morning. All went very well and I am watching the NCAA Tournament in my room. I should get out of the hospital tomorrow around noon.
Few notes...
First surgery ever. It wasn't anywhere as bad as i thought it would be. It went so smoothly.
I met a girl. Her name is Morphine. She was been great but I am thinking about breaking off with her soon. I think we both knew this would not be long term.
The notes on here about what to bring were amazing and very helpful.
Finally...I am sooooo EXCITED!!!!

Had the operation this morning. All went very well and I am watching the NCAA Tournament in my room. I should get out of the hospital tomorrow around noon.
Few notes...
First surgery ever. It wasn't anywhere as bad as i thought it would be. It went so smoothly.
I met a girl. Her name is Morphine. She was been great but I am thinking about breaking off with her soon. I think we both knew this would not be long term.
The notes on here about what to bring were amazing and very helpful.
Finally...I am sooooo EXCITED!!!!

Had the operation this morning. All went very well and I am watching the NCAA Tournament in my room. I should get out of the hospital tomorrow around noon.
Few notes...
First surgery ever. It wasn't anywhere as bad as i thought it would be. It went so smoothly.
I met a girl. Her name is Morphine. She was been great but I am thinking about breaking off with her soon. I think we both knew this would not be long term.
The notes on here about what to bring were amazing and very helpful.
Finally...I am sooooo EXCITED!!!!

Had the operation this morning. All went very well and I am watching the NCAA Tournament in my room. I should get out of the hospital tomorrow around noon.
Few notes...
First surgery ever. It wasn't anywhere as bad as i thought it would be. It went so smoothly.
I met a girl. Her name is Morphine. She was been great but I am thinking about breaking off with her soon. I think we both knew this would not be long term.
The notes on here about what to bring were amazing and very helpful.
Finally...I am sooooo EXCITED!!!!

Great News! I am not going to have to wait until May. Surgery is on for this Thursday! I am very grateful for a series of fortunate events. Cross your fingers for me!

Great News! I am not going to have to wait until May. Surgery is on for this Thursday! I am very grateful for a series of fortunate events. Cross your fingers for me!

Great News! I am not going to have to wait until May. Surgery is on for this Thursday! I am very grateful for a series of fortunate events. Cross your fingers for me!